Winter Program

The winter program is coming into focus. Here’s what we have from Coach Tanya so far:

This program will have participants focus on the many technical aspects of rowing, such as how to use the damper setting, control stroke rate, incorporate a powerful drive, and be more efficient at the catch. We’ll improve endurance and increase strength, will work on mentally toughness, will improve concentration, and build willpower. We’ll keep logs to track progress, and test fitness at various points to demonstrate improvement.

Week 7 – Become mentally tough – building concentration and willpower. Rowing is after all 80% mental.

Week 8 – Improve efficiency at the catch. Focusing on distance rather than time. The harder you row, the faster it’s over.

Week 9 – Wrap up – bringing it all together. Retest fitness to see improvements.

Sign up on RegattaCentral as soon as possible. Find it under the banner “Programs & Classes.” If you have questions about the program, contact Connell McGrath at jconmcg@gmail.com or 413-822-0797 (text or call).